This book is the first in a series of books, by decade, that are to cover horror films made in Great Britain. Complete cast listings and story synopses are provided, along with the running times of the films and directorial credits. Many heretofore unseen pictures are included; there is also an introuduction by the late, great horror film star Sir Christopher lee.

Great Thriller Films provides a look at some four dozen films made between 1941 and 1988, and includes complete cast lists, directorial credits, running times, plot synopses, and pictures, many of the latter which have never been seen anywhere else.  Films included in this book are theose made in Hollywood or Great Britain, ranging from classics like Gaslight (1944) and Key Laro (1948) to more recent ones such as Witness (1985), and The Untouchables (1987).  Directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Winner are represented, and iconic actors such as Humphrey Bogart, Orson...